The Fall Gathering 2021: “RESILIENCE TO PROSPERITY Envisioning our future. together”
Tuesday, November 9th, from 5:30PM to 6:45PM. This is a free event and there is no cost to register!
On Tuesday, November 9th, the Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC) will hold our 16th Annual Gathering event, “RESILIENCE TO PROSPERITY ENVISIONING OUR FUTURE. TOGETHER”” Virtually, live on our Youtube page.
The Annual Gathering, ONAC’s signature event, is a unique opportunity for members, partners, and the Native business community to network, celebrate, and support the work of ONAC and its Student Academic Achievement Award (SA3) program.Each year, the Gathering brings together Tribal representatives, corporate partners, city, county, and state & federal government agencies and community leaders to celebrate the contributions of ONAC members and the Native American business community.
To Get Your Raffle Tickets and Raise Your Paddle Please Register!First 20 people to register get the ONAC “Land of Resilience” t-shirt!STEPS TO REGISTER:
1. Select the “Start Bidding” button in upper right corner of screen.
2. Click the green “Create Account” button.
3. Follow verification link in your email and complete form, verifying all your information is correct. Click grey boxes to update as needed.
4. Note: in order to sign up for this virtual event, you will be asked to register a credit card. No charges will be applied unless you bid or donate.
5. Click on “Start Bidding” to donate or purchase raffle tickets!
ABOUTThis year’s event will be virtual and your participation in the online raffle and give away is highly encouraged. The Gathering has long been ONAC’s annual fundraiser helping us to continually provide support and resources for our Native business owners and community members.
Please plan to join us for the ONAC Annual Gathering Gala for our Virtual Community event that brings together entrepreneurs & small business, tribal leaders, agency representatives, and community leaders & advocates.The world is reeling from an unprecedented global health and economic shock and our small businesses and entrepreneurs need your support now more than ever.ONAC’s work is guided by the belief that private enterprise is a foundation for for equitable healthy and thriving economies that serve local community needs. Come be a part of this unique event and the movement for Building.Community.Resilience.
BECOME A SPONSORNow, more than ever, your support will make the difference in the likelihood of survival and the livelihood of our Native American small businesses and entrepreneurship community as we face the impacts of a global public health pandemic and resulting financial crisis.The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Oregon’s Native community and businesses especially hard. It is with the understanding that this crisis could see the near decimation of Native-owned businesses, that your active support as part of the ONAC family, is critical for us to continue our work in economic justice and providing the much needed support for our community.
Our Event will feature special messages from our previous Keynote Speakers!
Louie Gong (Nooksack)Eighth Generation